1241 Mercer Trail: A Rare Lakefront Estate in Reynolds Lake Oconee

What makes 1241 Mercer Trail one of Reynolds Lake Oconee's rare lakefront estates? 1241 Mercer Trail is a $3,649,000 lakefront estate in Reynolds Lake Oconee (Greensboro, GA 30642), set on 2.83 private acres with 365 feet of shoreline, a deep-water cove, and a maximum-size dock with a boat lift.

Privacy is the hardest thing to find on Lake Oconee right now. Deep water is close behind. It's rare to find both on one property — and rarer still to find them wrapped around a home that's already been renovated to a level most buyers only dream of doing themselves.

That's exactly what 1241 Mercer Trail delivers. Tucked into a quiet, deep-water cove inside Reynolds Lake Oconee, this five-bedroom estate sits on nearly three acres with 365 feet of shoreline and sweeping main-lake views. If you've been waiting for a turnkey lakefront home in Georgia's premier golf community, this is the one I'd walk you through first.

Let me show you why.

The Setting: Nearly 3 Private Acres and 365 Feet of Shoreline

Most Lake Oconee homes give you a slice of shoreline and a neighbor within earshot. This property gives you room to breathe. At 2.83 acres with 365 feet of water frontage, 1241 Mercer Trail offers a scale of privacy that's increasingly difficult to find anywhere in Greene County.

The home shares its cove with a single neighboring 10-acre tract, which means very little boat traffic and a setting that feels, for all practical purposes, like a private cove of your own. On a lake as active as Oconee, that kind of quiet is worth as much as the square footage.

Lake Oconee itself is a Georgia Power reservoir, created in 1979 with the completion of Wallace Dam, and it has become the anchor of Georgia's lake country. A homesite like this one — protected, private, and deep — is the kind that holds its value because they simply aren't making more of them.

A Deep-Water Cove With Sunset Views

Water depth matters more than almost any other feature when you're buying on the lake, and it's the first thing I check for my buyers. At 1241 Mercer Trail, the dock sits in a deep-water cove with approximately eight feet of water depth — plenty to keep a boat in year-round without worrying every time the lake draws down.

The dock is maximum-size and comes complete with a boat lift, positioned for sunset views over the main lake. You get the best of both worlds here: the calm of a tucked-away cove and the long, open views most cove properties can't offer.

Because Lake Oconee shoreline is utility-controlled, dock size and shoreline improvements are governed by Georgia Power's shoreline program. If you're evaluating this or any lakefront property, I always recommend verifying current dock and shoreline details directly through Georgia Power's East Georgia Lakes shoreline guidelines — and I'll help you do exactly that as part of your due diligence.

Inside: Five Ensuite Bedrooms and a Renovation Done Right

This is a home that has been genuinely, thoughtfully renovated — not lightly refreshed. Originally built in 1990, it's had an extensive overhaul with timeless, high-quality finishes throughout: newer roofs, vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, a beautifully redesigned primary bath, and renovated secondary baths featuring granite countertops, slate tile floors and shower surrounds, and cast-iron tubs.

At 5,570 square feet, the floor plan is built for how families actually live on the lake.

The 2024 Kitchen

The kitchen was completely reimagined in 2024, and it shows. It features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a 36-inch Bosch gas range, a Bosch dishwasher, custom cabinetry and a dedicated pantry, and striking black-and-brass knurled hardware. It's the kind of space that photographs beautifully and cooks even better.

Bedrooms, Bunk Room, and a Bonus Suite

The main level holds a lakeside owner's suite — the layout most buyers ask me for first, so you're never hauling luggage upstairs. Four additional ensuite bedrooms are positioned throughout the home, including a custom bunk room the kids and grandkids will fight over.

Above the three-car garage, a finished bonus suite with its own kitchenette and bath offers flexible accommodations for guests, a caretaker, or a private home office. In total: five bedrooms and seven baths, five full and two half.

Built for Entertaining, Inside and Out

The terrace level was designed for gathering, with a fireside family room and an entertainment bar — the natural landing spot after a day on the water.

Step outside and the entertaining continues. The grounds include a fire pit with built-in seating, a shuffleboard court, and a dedicated play area, all leading down to that deep-water dock. Whether you're hosting a crowd or keeping a quiet family weekend, the property flexes to fit.

The Reynolds Lake Oconee Lifestyle

Buying here is about more than the house. Reynolds Lake Oconee is one of the Southeast's premier golf and lake communities, and this listing comes with a golf membership available — the gateway to world-class courses, amenities, and a lifestyle that pairs elevated golf with quintessential lake living.

For Atlanta-area buyers looking east for a second home, or full-time buyers ready to make the lake their everyday view, that combination is exactly what draws people to this corner of Greensboro.

The Numbers at a Glance

Golf membership available. Lake levels vary seasonally; you can check current conditions on the Georgia Power water levels page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the lakefront home at 1241 Mercer Trail in Reynolds Lake Oconee? 1241 Mercer Trail is listed at $3,649,000. It's a 5-bedroom, 7-bath lakefront estate with 5,570 square feet on 2.83 acres in Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA 30642.

Does 1241 Mercer Trail have deep water and a dock? Yes. The home sits in a deep-water cove with approximately eight feet of water depth at the dock, which is maximum-size and includes a boat lift, positioned for main-lake sunset views.

Is a golf membership included with the home? A Reynolds Lake Oconee golf membership is available with this property, giving buyers access to the community's golf courses and amenities. I can walk you through exactly how the membership works when we talk.

Come See It for Yourself

Homes that combine this much privacy, this much deep water, and this level of renovation don't sit on Lake Oconee for long. If 1241 Mercer Trail sounds like your next chapter, I'd love to show it to you in person and answer every question you have about the lake, the community, and the buying process.

Call or text me, Traci Nelson, at 706-818-4168 to schedule your private tour of 1241 Mercer Trail.

Traci Nelson REALTOR® | Ansley Christie's International Real Estate Serving Reynolds Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair, Greensboro, Eatonton, Madison, Milledgeville, and Buckhead, Georgia